Benavidez v. People

This is the second of two decisions in which we consider the relationship between the plea agreement, the advisement, and the mandatory parole requirement set forth in section IS — 1—105(l)(a)(V)(A), 6 C.R.S. (1998). In this case, Joe Benavidez seeks relief from a series of convictions and sentences entered by the Weld County District Court pursuant to negotiated plea agreements. Applying the analysis we announce today in Craig v. People, 986 P.2d 961 (Colo.1999), we conclude that Benhvidez is not entitled to relief. Specifically, we reject his claim that the government made promises altering…